Madonna’s Leaders
Most Reverend George Lucas, Archbishop
Board of Directors
Joe Schwaller, Chair
Tate Fitzgerald, Vice Chair
Drew Blossom, Treasurer
Jon Burt, Secretary
Richard Secor, Jr., Past Chair
Sr. Marie Angele, RSM
Nancy Crawford
David Langenberg
Julie Lazure
Amelis Long
Micki O’Kane
Fr. John Pietramale
Wendy Prosser
Dan Vacek
Executive Leaders
Jon Burt
President
Toody Moffatt
Director of Advancement
Tabitha Keating
Director of Administration
Stacie Brader
Director of Marketing & Communications
Jill Franco
Director of PK–12 Education
Darian Stout
Director of Transition
Kim Sobczyk
Director of Day Services, Adult Services
Chris Miller
Director of Employment, Adult Services
Ian Froemming
Director of Navigation, Adult Services
Dear Friend of Madonna,
Presence is an incredible gift, one that defines who we are as individuals and how our days unfold more than we recognize. Simply put, where we are in the world and who we spend time with shapes and colors our perspectives in profound and powerful ways.
When students spend each school day with peers who have a wide array of abilities and needs, including those with special needs, they learn that human life is not painted by God in a single hue but is a kaleidoscope, with each individual color contrasting yet complimenting the next as they combine to build a beautiful whole. They encounter human differences, their hearts are invited to embrace empathy, and they learn the real power of service—the one serving is actually the one being served.
When parents have the opportunity to send their children to the same school, regardless of each child’s abilities, it strengthens their family’s bond and provides them with a shared family experience of learning, friendship, and community. When that shared family experience of school is in a Catholic School, faith joins the family’s experience in ways that can be transformational.
When students and adults of all abilities are welcomed into the full life of community—whether that community is a family, school, parish, workplace, or neighborhood—the community itself is strengthened by their sheer presence. When that community fully recognizes and embraces the abilities of all, rather than focusing on their limitations, that community is renewed.
The powerful presence of Madonna’s students and adult clients is written across Omaha. Their innate abilities are being recognized and tapped into at rates never seen before—strengthening schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods—and transforming our community for the better.
Thank you for your support and advocacy for Madonna which allows us to share the wonderful gifts of our students and clients with every community they encounter.
God Bless,
Jon Burt, President
PK-8 Inclusive Education Secondary Education Transition Adult Services Program Enrollment Trend 2018–2019 0 50 100 150 200 85 2019–2020 2020–2021 2021–2022 2022–2023 101 110 135 170 Opening balance Contributions & earnings $942,485 $442,136 2023-2024 Financials INCOME Education & Adult Programs* $ 2,547,274 Advancement 1,373,972 Total Income $ 3,921,246 EXPENSES Human Resources $ 2,751,533 Program Resources 393,120 Facilities 97,552 General Administration 224,098 Depreciation 104,150 Total Expenses $ 3,570,453 NET INCOME $ 350,793
2022-23 35.1% 64.9% 77.1% 11.0% 2.7% 6.3% 2.9% Endowed & Invested Funds
*American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds temporarily increased Adult Services revenue by over 10% in
INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Christine Di Masi Tran and Tin Tran were ecstatic to welcome their first child, Joseph, in December 2013. When his little sister, Margaret, joined the family two years later, they were immersed in all the joys and duties of raising a young family, including seeking out an educational home for both children.
Having attended Catholic elementary and high schools—Saint Margaret Mary and Marian for Christine, St. Bernard and Creighton Prep for Tin—the Trans envisioned a similar path for their children. However, when Joseph was born with Down syndrome, they embraced the support provided by Omaha Public School’s early childhood education services.
Their relationship with OPS began when Joseph was just a newborn and continued through pre-school. He had an amazing experience in OPS’ inclusive pre-school classroom at Gateway Early Learning Center and, as kindergarten approached, the family assumed his opportunities would be in public school. Still, the desire for a shared family experience of Catholic school lingered.
A chance meeting at the doctor’s office changed the Tran’s journey. While waiting for Joseph’s routine check, Christine and Tin met a young woman with Down syndrome and her mother. During their conversation, the Tran’s learned this young woman attended and graduated from a Catholic parish elementary school in Omaha.
Filled with hope and questions, the Trans initiated a dialogue with several Catholic schools and were immediately drawn to the diverse and welcoming community of St. Pius/St. Leo School. During their initial conversation, SPSL Principal Dr. Cory Sepich, shared news of an emerging partnership with Madonna School & Community-Based Services. Through this partnership, supported by Madonna’s Special Education experts, students with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities
The Tran Family and St. Pius/St. Leo School
and autism would have the opportunity to attend SPSL and learn side-by-side with their siblings, friends, and peers. This program perfectly matched the Tran’s priorities of a shared Catholic Education for their children and an inclusive classroom experience for Joseph—an environment in which he thrived at OPS. Christine said, “The timing was serendipitous!”
Joseph entered kindergarten at SPSL in the fall of 2019, the inaugural year of the Inclusive Education Program. The team of Madonna’s educational leaders, service providers, SPSL administrators, and teachers work in close partnership to ensure Joseph is supported academically and socially in an inclusive setting. In addition to the rich academic curriculum provided by SPSL, Madonna’s full suite of related services gives Joseph access to physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psych/applied behavioral analysis. The Trans were surprised to learn music therapy was a part of Madonna’s offerings as well—and Joseph loves it! The educational team has set high expectations and Joseph has risen to them. Christine commented, “The teachers believe in Joseph and are dedicated to his success in the classroom. Joseph is welcomed and celebrated.”
Today, Joseph is in the 4th grade, Margaret is in 2nd grade, and the family recently welcomed Baby #3! Joseph and Margaret attend Mass on the same day each week and are part of the same school community. Joseph is integrated with his peers and enjoys birthday parties and play dates. He is obsessed with sports and is on the SPSL basketball and soccer teams—he gets in and gets to play—and receives cheers and support from teammates and parents alike!
For the Trans, the once elusive vision of a shared family experience of Catholic school has become a reality. Though being part of a new program was a huge leap of faith, it was faith, after all, that drew them to Catholic Education!
Opposite page: Christine, Margaret, Joseph, and Tin Tran. This page from top to bottom: Joseph and his SPSL basketball teammates; Joseph and SpEd para Mackenzie Keogh at lunch; hard at work in the SPSL classroom; Joseph carrying the gifts at Mass.
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MOVING HOME
Madonna’s Capital Campaign
We are incredibly grateful to the hundreds of individuals and families who donated to the Inspiring Confidence, Illuminating Potential capital campaign. We are proud to share the campaign has raised $19.5M toward the $20M goal!
With this act of faith and confidence from our stakeholder base, development of Madonna’s new campus in Aksarben Village commenced in the fall of 2023. Thanks to our friends at Kiewit, BCDM and Cushman-Wakefield/Lund Company the project is on schedule, with substantial completion scheduled for the fall of 2024 and move-in by the winter of 2025.
We cannot thank you enough for your generosity! Please enjoy these images which track construction progress through February.
There is still time to contribute to the cause—scan the QR code to make your campaign donation!
Above and at left: From the sit/stand staircase to the pouring of concrete floors, the building is taking shape quickly! At right and below: Program leaders and clients were invited to a “Topping Out” ceremony to celebrate the last beam installation.
Below, we recognize individuals and businesses that have supported our Capital Campaign through February 28, 2024.
Ann
John
American Express
American National Bank
Ruth &
Sister Marie Angele, RSM
Jennifer
Nicki
Martha
Maureen
Nancee
Rita
Shirley
Tammy
Sharon
Katie
Kathy
Kathleen
Carole
Jody
Karla
Christ
Sue
Sue
Nancy
Bob
Deanna
Lisa
Mary
Robert
D
Rita
Maureen
Drake
Thomas
Joan
Mary
Stephen
Father
Bernadette
Joanne
Terri
Diane
Roger Hermsen
Rita
Carol &
Margaret &
Linda Holman
Mary Ann &
Mary &
Mary
Maria
Sue
Jennifer &
Carol Jirousek
Jamie
Jennifer
Mary Ellen &
Kim
Suzanne
Kiewit Building Group, Inc.
Kiewit Companies Foundation
Kathy & Bill Kizer
Father David Korth
Shirley & Lawrence Kremla
Denise
Susan
Kari &
Robin Laird
Kudron
Brenda & David Langenberg
Karen Ensminger & Rick Lanoha
Suzie & Mike Lawler
Kelly & David Lawler
Kay & Charlie Lawton
Julie & Dave Lazure
Mary Kay & Mike Leatherman
Father Ryan Lewis
Roseann & Eugene Lilla
Eugenia Linse
Charlotte & Bruce Lobaugh
Sheryl & Bernard Lohaus
Amelis & Ryan Long
Bart Lovgren
Jeaninne Lovgren
Margaret Lowndes
Lozier Foundation
Deborah Macdonald
Gretchen Mack
Theresa & Dale Mackel
Jodie Mackintosh
Mammel Foundation
Linda & Tony Mayer
Nancy & Mike McCarthy
Roalene Redland & Jack McCarthy
Mary Kay & Robert McDonald
Beth & Ed McGill
Debbie & Timothy McMahon
Microsoft Corporation
Natalie & Dan Miller
Jill & George Morrissey
Cindy Mowery
Janeen & Dennis Moynihan
Mutual of Omaha
Lynette & Steve Nabity
Kathleen & John Nahas
Novartis
Susan & Kenneth Ocken
Jennifer & Jerry O’Doherty
Rose M. Ohri
Sharon & Kevin O’Malley
Jeanette & Daniel Owens
Maureen Parks
Barbara & Donald Pavelka
Pella Products of Omaha & Lincoln
Melinda & John Peterson
Danna Plummer
Kelley & Ed Prosser
Wendy & Mike Prosser
Teri & Ron Quinn
Abby & Jesse Ridder
Savita & James Ries
The Ryan Foundation
St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Guild
Sharon & Vincent Sauser
Maria & Jeff Sauvageau
Gaye & Joseph Schaffart
Molly & John Schmidt
Donna & Thomas Schroeder
Molly & Toby Schropp
Diane & Joe Schwaller
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Sue & Steve Seline
Father Don Shane
Tom Sharon
Susie & Brian Shoemaker
Jean & Robert Sigler
Kathryn & James Simpson
Deborah & Daniel Slattery
Slezak Family Charitable Foundation
Charles Sloan
Pamela & Gary Smith
Kim & Paul Sobczyk
Jody & Frank Sobetski
Desiree & Andy Stednitz
Jane & Victor Stevenart
Ann & Ken Stinson
Ann Thurmond
Margie & James Timmerman
Brian Timmerman
Dimitri Trembath
Karen & Greg Van Dyke
Amy & Jay Vankat
Denise & Bill Vosik
Haley & Jamie Walker
Sue & Tom Weidner
Father Thomas Weisbecker
Leann & Kevin Welker
Edward Welsh
Leeann & Jim Whetstone
William and Barbara Fitzgerald
Family Foundation
Theresa & David Wilwerding
Jenelle & Wesley Wolfe
Woodman of the World Life Insurance Society
Arlene & Daniel Zack
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Marie & Christopher Abboud
R. Addy
Lee Anderson
Anonymous
Arnold
& David
& Stacy Auman
Robert
&
Beckers
& Edward Benesh
Berger
& Rick
Bianchi
Blanchard
& Drew Blossom
Boatman
& Bob Bonebrake
& Greg Boulay
& Michael Burns
& Don Burt
& Tom Byam
& Scott Cassels
the King Church
Chvala
CKF
& Dennis Connolly
& Greg Crawford
Cusick
& Alan D’Agosto
& Zach Daub
& Hal
Daub
B. Daugherty Foundation
Dillon
F
Foundation
& Daniel Dolan
& Rodger Dolson
Williams Steel, Inc.
Dubbe
Dunlap
Anne Dworak
F. Dwyer Foundation
Michael
Eckley
& Paul Esposito
& Richard Eurich
& Matt Fangman
Farnsworth
David
& Bruce Fields FNBO Denise & Tate Fitzgerald Sharon & Patrick Flanery Tami & Michael Fraser Bernadette & Bernard Gehrki Greg Glenn Cathy & Kevin Goracke DeWayne Greim Berniece Grewcock Debra & Bruce Grewcock Jane & Wayne Gundvaldson
Hall Cynthia & Joseph Hall Mary Kay & Tom Halpin Sharon & Doug Hansen Susan & Lawrence Harr Mary & John Hauschild Cindy & Scott Heider Carol Henn
H.C.
A. Higgins
Francis
Hilt
Thomas
Hoarty
David
Hoover
Richardo Huerta
Ellen
Randall
&
Hulstein
Dean Jacobsen
&
& Richard Janda
Christopher
Jerram
Johns
& Joe
& John Johnson
James
Johnson
& Mark Keating
& Scott Kerr
& Phil Kreski
& Joe Kreski
Tim
Thank you CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORS
The donor names on the following pages recognize gifts received between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Proceeds were received through the Annual Fund campaign, sponsorship of events, attendance at events, memorial and honor donations, grants, bequests and general giving.
Ann Marie & Christopher Abboud
Mary Acquazzino
Meghan & J. Parker Adair
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology
Helen & Melvin Allen
Jane Alseth
Callista & James Ambrose
Beth & Ron Amenta
American Express
American National Bank
Carisa Ames
Mary Lou & John Ames
Sister Marie Angele, RSM
Barbara & Jack Angus
Anonymous (13)
Arby’s/PANDA, Inc.
Arby’s of Elkhorn/UFO, Inc.
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
Archdiocese of Omaha
Michelle & David Arkfeld
Shirley & Ed Arkfeld
Jennifer & David Arnold
Annabel & Jason Arthur
Nicki & Stacy Auman
Jennifer & Nagi Ayoub
Gayle & Alvin Backes
Baer Foundation
Nancy Baker & Steve Tatum
Bank of America Foundation Corp. Affairs
Belinda & Eric Barntsen
Andi & Gary Barrett
Laurie & Pat Barrett
Ann & Edward Batchelder
Leland Bauer
Levi Bauer
Steven Baumhover
Linda & William Bayer
BCDM Architects
Maureen & D.A. Beat
Jill Bechaz
Jenny Beisch
Michaela & Richard Belatti
Megan Belcher
Jacqueline & Mark Bendon
Maureen & Edward Benesh
Karen Benson
Mary & Mark Berner
Kathleen Bickerstaff
Molly & Scott Billings
Teresa & Andrew Bingham
Birds In The Sky Fund
Shirley Blanchard
Roger Blauwet
Joanne & Christopher Blaylock
Tammy & Drew Blossom
Susan & Jeff Blumel
Robin & Curtis Boeck
Sandra & John Bogema
Leslie & Andrew Bogue
Jeaniene & Ted Bolamperti
Michaela & Terence Bolamperti
Dan Borcyk
Maureen & Nicholas Borman
Ted Boro
Lisa & Alan Bost
Stacie Brader
Kathleen Bradley
Janet & Michael Brannen
Cynthia Breasch
Mary & Dave Brennan
Diane & Jeff Briggs
Adam Briley
Broadmoor Apartment Communities
Abbey & Charles Brockhouse
Scott Brokke
Shannan & Brad Brommer
Renea Brown
John Buckley
Patricia & Tim Buechler
Carolyn & Donald Bukowski
Shelley & Eric Burghardt
Karla Burris
Carole & Donald Burt
Jennifer & Jon Burt
Sally Burt
Sierra & Thomas Burt
Tricia & Stephen Burt
Molly & Tim Burton
Terri Bush
Jean & Patrick Butler
Jody & Thomas Byam
Patricia Rae Callone
Harry Capadano
Edith & Michael Carlisle
Christine & Douglas Carlson
Jane Carnazzo & Bob Stutzman
David Carroll
Kent Carson
Joyce & David Carter
Karla & Scott Cassels
Central States Indemnity Company
Nora & Daniel Chesire
CHI Health
Christ the King Church
Debbie & Philip Christiansen
Margaret Christiansen
Randi Christiansen
Christopher Michael & Assoc., Inc.
Eileen Churchill
Pamela & Larry Ciecior
Peter Cimino
CKF
Steve Clark
Clifton B. & Anne S. Batchelder Foundation
Amy Coacher
Christy Coacher
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Carol Coniglio
Lisa & Terry Connealy
Sue & Dennis Connolly
Mary & Pat Connolly
Walter Conrad
Victoria & Jerome Coon
Kaylee & Mark Cornick
Dawn & Jim Coury
Nancy & Gregory Crawford
Pat & Chris Crisman
Mary & Gary Crouch
Carolanne & J.M. Crowley
CUES
Marianne & Thomas Culhane
Robert Cusick
Vincent Czerwinski
Mary & James Czyz
D F Dillon Foundation
Deanna & Alan D’Agosto
Jean & Doug Dahl
Patricia & Jonathan Daly
Mary & Hal Daub
Lisa & Zachary Daub
Jonathon Davidson
Megan Davidson
Grace & Robert Davis
Jacqueline & William Davis
Rose Marie & William Davis
Donald Dendinger
Mary & Alan Devereaux
Rebecca & Matthew DeVries
Dimatic Die And Tool Co.
Corinne & Daniel Dineen
Mary & Thomas Dobleman
Rita & Daniel Dolan
Laura & Jay Doll
Maureen & Rodger Dolson
Beth & Michael Douglas
Jill & Willie Douglas
Dante Dovali
Rosi & Michael Dowd
Dowd & Corrigan, LLC
DP Management, LLC
Drahota Dental Associates
Marrianne Driml
DRM, Inc.
Ashley Dubas
Thomas Dubbe
Jeanne & Pat Duncan
Dundee Bank
Joan Dunlap
CK Duryea
Dvorak Law Group, LLC
Mary Anne Dworak
Marcia & Robert Dwyer
Pat & Ronald Dyrda
Patricia Eastman
Scott Eby
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Thank you DONORS
Father
Edward and
Joan &
Matthew
Eide
Andrea
Krisha
Krystal
Ann
Cheryl
Donna &
Doris
Doris Erlbacher
Joan
Bernadette
Joanne
Margaret
Cecilia
Terri
Jeanne
David
Laura
Karen
Janet
Kathryn
Diane
Carolyn
Michael
Donna
First State Bank
Sara
Denise
Therese & Tim Fitzgibbons
Five Points Bank
Sharon
Stacey
Elizabeth
Tamara
Donna
Tiffany
Tami
Todd
Robert
Mary
Hawkins Family Foundation
Sister Judith Healy, RSM
Ethel Hearn
Sharon Heath
Susan & Bill Heavey
Barbara & Mike Hechtner
Mary Pat & Steve Heck
Heider Family Foundation
Patricia & John Heller
Carol Henn
Joel Herbert
Jacque & John Herdzina
Laurie & Tony Hergott
Give
Mary
Beth
David Hasebroock
Jane & Mark Hasebroock
Louise Hasebroock
Raymond Hasebroock
Samantha Hasebroock
Kelli & Paul Hauptman
Mary & John Hauschild
Mary Jo Havlicek
Rita & Roger Hermsen
Carol & John Higgins
Meryl Higgins
Mary & David Hilger
Carol & Francis Hilt
Carrie & Patrick Hoarty
Margaret & Thomas Hoarty
Debra Hobza
Jordan Hobza
Janie & Harry Hoch, Jr.
Maureen & Harry Hoch, III
Megan & Michael Hoch
Kathleen & Brent Hodgen
Sheila & Dan Hoffmann
Stephanie Holeman
Daniel Holm
Home Instead Senior Care
Mary & David Hoover
Cindi & Tyler Horning
Theresa & Robert Howell
Judith & Robert Huber
Pamela & Guillermo Huerta
Mary & Randall Hulstein
Sandy & Kurt Huneke
Diana Hunt
Lori & Jeffrey Hunter
Melissa Hunter
Joan Huss
Terri & Don Hypse
Irish Charities of Nebraska
Kelly Jackson
Maria & Dean Jacobsen
Sue & Richard Janda
Kristine & Michael Jarecki
Vardala & Gabriel Jeidel
Carol Jirousek
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Michael Eckley
Lida Robinson
Charitable Trust
Larry
Eickhoff
Eickhoff
Bailly, LLP
Eischen Election Systems & Software
& Mark Ellinger
& Kenneth Elms
& Mark Emig
& Dan Erker
David
Erker
& Charles Erlbacher
& Robert Ertz
& Paul Esposito
Richard
&
Eurich
Griffith Evans
&
& Richard
Fanciullo
& Matt Fangman
Father Thomas Fangman
Steve Farner
&
Farnsworth
Farrington
Felderman
& Tom Ferlic
& Ken Ferrarini
Susan
& Jack Ferry
& Bruce Fields
Peter
&
Fink
Finley
Louis
&
Finocchiaro FNBO
& Chadwick Fisher
& Tate Fitzgerald
& Patrick Flanery
& Mark Floersch
Patrick
&
Flood
& Tom
Foley
& Robert Forbes
& Andrew Foxhaven
& Michael Fraser
Frohloff
Furley
Lee Homes
Gaebler
G.
Carol
& Mike Gallagher
& Joseph Gehrki
Gehrman
& Michael Geppert
& Calvin German
& Roger Gerstner
Gibbons
Gibson-Beier
Gilg
& Gregory Gilgenast
Karen
Carol
Sheryl
Karen
JoAnn
Matthew
Julie
James
Ania
& William Gist
Martin Gilgenast Judith
Bob Glow
Lively Foundation, Inc. Gregory Glenn Ann &
Jo & David
Gollobit
& Thomas Gollobit Google Patricia & Gregory Gorski
& Jason Green Patty & Richard Greene Michele & Pat Greenwood Renee & Scott Greve Bruce E. and Debra K. Grewcock Foundation Debra & Bruce Grewcock Susan Griffiths Annmarie & Jim Gross Kathy & Michael Gross Katie & Joel Guenther Ashley Gustafson Cyd & Tim Hall Cynthia & Joseph Hall H.C. Hall
& Michael Halonen
Kay & Thomas Halpin
& Doug Hansen Becca & Andrew Hasebroock
Hasebroock
Gollobit Margaret
Trudy
Tammy
Rachel
Mary
Sharon
Ashley
&
DONORS
Thank you
Thank you DONORS
The donor names on the following pages recognize gifts received between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Proceeds were received through the Annual Fund campaign, sponsorship of events, attendance at events, memorial and honor donations, grants, bequests and general giving.
Jamie & Joe Johns
Brittney Johnson
Colleen & Chris Johnson
Eric Johnson
Francis Johnson
Grant Johnson
Jill Johnson
Pam & Loren Johnson
Sydney & Mason Johnson
William Johnston
Andi & Joseph Kafka
Felicia Hutnick & John Kaiser
Lisa Kalina
Jill & John Kassmeyer
Vickie & Andy Kauffold
Kimberly & Mark Keating
Linda & Nicholas Keating
Frank & Lorraine Keatley
Todd Kelley
Patrick Kelsey
Emily Kemp
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Moira Kennedy
Joanne & Tom Kerins
Suzanne & Scott Kerr
Maureen & Bill Kessler
Stephanie & Tyler Keyser
Kiewit Building Group, Inc.
Kiewit Companies Foundation
James Kineen
Terri & Brad Kingsbury
Theresa & Jason Kinnison
Mark Kiroff
Renee’ & John Kizer
Kathleen & William Kizer
Knights of Columbus Intellectual Disabilities Foundation
Knights of Columbus #652
Father Flanagan of Boystown
Knights of Columbus #5045
Christ the King Parish
Knights of Columbus #5143
St. Frances de Chantal Parish
Randolph
Knights of Columbus #7740
St. John Vianney Parish
Knights of Columbus #9771
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Knights of Columbus #9918
St. Joan of Arc Parish
Knights of Columbus #10184
Fr. Clement Bracht Omaha
Knights of Columbus #10795
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Knights of Columbus #10895
St. James Parish
Knights of Columbus #10909
St. Wenceslaus Parish
Knights of Columbus #10965
St. Leo the Great Parish
Knights of Columbus #11364
Holy Cross Parish
Knights of Columbus #13080
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Knights Of Columbus #14077
St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Angie & Doug Knutson-Smith
Carol & Eugene Koenig
Koley Jessen P.C.
Liz & Corey Kopiasz
Stephanie & Jack Koraleski
Beth & Peter Korsos
Father David Korth
Meredith & Rick Koubsky
Marie & Dave Kovar
Ann & Chris Kozol
Joan Kramer
Michaela & Paul Kramper
Shirley & Lawrence Kremla
Susan & Joseph Kreski
Denise & Phillip Kreski
Kroger
Donald Krupa
Mary Kruse
Kari & Tim Kudron
Gloria & Thomas Lacrosse
Holly LaFerla
Robin Laird
James Lammers
Barbara & Joseph Lamoureux
Mary & Dale Landroth
Brenda & David Langenberg
Alicia & Terry Lanphier
Theresa & Mark Laughlin
Suzie & Michael Lawler
Phyllis & Les Lawless
Kay & Charlie Lawton
Julie & Dave Lazure
Mary Kay & Mike Leatherman
Bill & Mary Leddy
Father Taylor Leffler
Cassidy Lemkau
Donna & W. Larry Lemkau
Karen & Brad Lemkau
Marianne & Darren Lemkau
Pam & Steve Lemkau
Edward Lenz
Father Ryan Lewis
Kathleen & Michael Lighthart
Roseann & Eugene Lilla
Mischele Lindley
Spencer Lindley
Eugenia Linse
Charlotte & H. Bruce Lobaugh
Lisa & Joel Long
Amelis & Ryan Long
Amy Longo
Longo Dietz Orthodontics
Avery Lovgren
Bart Lovgren
Jill Lovgren
A.J. Lowery
Gail & Rich Lowery
Samantha & Stephen Lowery
Kim & Larry Lubeck
Ludacka Wealth Partners
Susan & Michael Lyons
Jodi & Steve Macaitis
Deborah Macdonald
Gretchen Mack
Theresa & Dale Mackel
Brian Mackey
Betty & John MacLean
Maginn Family Foundation
Catherine & Jeff Mahoney
Karisa Malchow
Malibu Homes
Nancy & Russ Mandel
Samantha Mandel
Mary Mangiamelli
Deborah & John Marasco
Lucy & Sam Marasco
Barb Marchese
Elaine Martin
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Katie
Cindy Marx
Philip Maschka
Maschka Family Foundation
Mary Maxwell
Linda & Anthony Mayer
John Mayhan
Thomas Mayhan
Paige McArdle
Mary & Joseph McBride
Roalene Redland & John McCarthy
Nancy & Mike McCarthy
Laurie & Scott McCarthy
Debra & Joseph McCaslin
Karen & Patrick McCaslin
Katie & John McClellan
Jennifer & Mark McCormack
Keri & Alex McCoy
Janet & Mike McDonald
Ann & Matthew McGill
Beth Ascher &
McGill
Beth & Edward McGill
Diane &
Jeanne & James McGowan
Mary McGuire
Rosemary & Michael McGuire
Mary & Thomas McGuire
Mary McHale
Kris & Jake McKee
Jeanmarie McKimmey
Cindy & Thomas McMahon
Kimberly McMillan
Karen & Jerry Merwald
Frances & Peter Messina
Betty & Timothy Mettenbrink
Janie & Gregory Mikuls
Militti Sales & Promotions, LLC
Chris Miller
Julie & Dennis Minton
John Minton
Martin Mizener
Judy & Richard Moffatt
RJ Moffatt
Toody & Kody Moffatt
Moglia Family Foundation
Kathleen & Charles Monico
Maria & Gerald Moran
Moravec Auction Company
Judy & Richard Mori
Jan & Mark Morris
Abigail & Daniel Mousel
Julie & Mark Mowat
Alyssa Mowery
Cindy Mowery
Mutual Of Omaha
Kathleen & John Nahas
Colleen Naughton
Nebraska Realty
Karleen & Arnold Nelson
Kris Nelson
Kyle & Mike Nelson
Kim & John Neppl
Patty & Raymond Neppl
Natalie & Matt Neumann
Janet & Thomas Nichting
Northmarq
Novartis
Father James Novotny
Esther & Leonard Nowak
Lorri & Douglas Oakeson
Erica & Tim Obrist
Kathy & Joe O’Connor
Jennifer & Jerry O’Doherty
Susan & Robert O’Donnell
Rose Ohri
Oldenhuis Contracting, Inc.
Sharon & T. Kevin O’Malley
Therese O’Malley
Optimal Dental Health
T.J. Orr
Corey O’Shaughnessy
Kevin Ostdiek
Gary Ostrander
Rita Ostry
Liz & Erik Otterberg
Mary Kay & Fred Otterberg
Jeanette & Daniel Owens
Jill & Mike Owens
Jayne Palmer
Mary Parizek
Parking Area Maintenance, Inc.
Parks Family Foundation
Joyce & John Passarelli
Janice & Kenneth Patora
Angela & David Patterson
Dana & Steve Patterson
Diane Peetz
Therese & J.F. Peklo
Pella
Teresa Pensick
Juana Peralta
Mary
Jill
Teresa & Paul Pfister
Shelly Philbin
Mariana Phipps
Physicians Mutual Insurance Co.
Father John Pietramale
Megan & Vince Pietro
Christy & Mike Piti
Diane & Scott Pitner
Randy & Tim Placek
Michaele & Thomas Pleiss
Dan Plucknett
Angie Podoll
Prestige Construction, Inc.
Susan & J. Michael Price
Katie Prosser
Kelley & Ed Prosser
Wendy & Michael Prosser
Viola Prosser
Rose & Frederick Puetz
Catherine & James Rakowski
Kelly Randels Coleman
Colleen & Scott Rasmussen
Beth & Robert Recker
Stacie & Robert Reed
Jennifer & Ken Reed-Boulay
Daniel Regan
Mary Regan
Christine & Brian Reilly
Sharon Reilly
Anne Remm
Mari & Jeff Rensch
George Richardson
Theo Richardson
Abby & Jesse Ridder
Savita & James Ries
Beth & Hector Rivera
Kay Rizzo-Wise
Carrie Roberts
Joanne Roberts
Robertson Family Foundation
Theo Robinson
Holly Rochelle J.
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& Dale Martin
Chris
Robert McGill
Products of Omaha & Lincoln
& Anthony Perry
& Terry Petersen
QLI
Fran
Thank
DONORS
Emmet &
Root
you
Rotella’s
Katie
Kathleen
Linda
Kylie &
Dede
Linda
Barbara &
Sally & Kevin Sapikoski
Sharon & Vincent Sauser
Maria & Jeffrey Sauvageau
Mike Schaeffer
Gaye & Joseph Schaffart
Cynthia & Jeff Schauss
Stacy & Peter Scherr
Kellie
Diane
Melissa Schop
Rosann Schott
Julie Schram
Donna
Bonnie
Diane
Scoular Foundation
Sharon
Kendra
Linda
Shamrock Development, Inc.
Father Don Shane
Thomas Sharon
Julie & Michael Sharp
Avery Shepherd
Joan & Joseph Shields
Susie & Brian Shoemaker
Signature Performance, Inc.
Jan & Thomas Simpson
Sisters of Mercy
Slezak Family Charitable Foundation
Jane & Scot Sloboth
Steve Slobotski
Leslie
Pamela
Theresa
Smokin’
Denise
Janet
Kimberly
Monica
Donna
Joni
Melissa & Robb Steffes
Steier Group, Inc.
Jane & Victor Stevenart
Melynda & Darian Stout
Carla & Randy Stout
Kathy & Allen Stow
Mary & John Stratman
Julie & Morgan Strattan
Kathleen & Kurt Strawhecker
Wes & Molly Suter
Mary Sutton
Bessie Svehla
Lance Svehla
Frances & James Swanson
Amy & Matt Swartwood
Julie & Michael Swartz
Sue & Kirk Swartzbaugh
Barbara & William Switzer
Take It 2 The House, LLC
Target Stores
Linda & Charles Ternent
The Fred and Sally Bekins Foundation
The Lund Company
The Mary Louise Foundation, Inc.
Nancy & Jeff Tiedeman
Catherine Tierney
Brian Timmerman
Margie & James Timmerman
Chris & Mike Tomjack
Cindy & Mark Tooher
Christine & Tin Tran
Jim Tranisi
Dimitri Trembath
Trico Mechanical Services
Jaimee Trobough
Omer & Judy Trout
Karen Tucker
Linda & Jay Twomey
Union Bank & Trust Company
Union Pacific Corporation
Connie & Daniel Vacek
Drew Vacek
Louise Vacek
Paul Vacek
Samantha Vacek
Diane & Tom Vaiskunas
Heather & JT Vaughan, Jr.
Heidi & William Vescio
Darlene & Doug Viessman
Alice & Michael Villone
Susan & Noble Vosburg
Susanne & Kristopher Waechter
Maureen & James Waldron
Haley & Jamie Walker
Meaghan &
Trish Walz
Margarita & George Wanek
Kerry Waple
Janelle & Brian Ward
Julie & F.J. Warin
Weatherguard, Inc.
Shawn Wederquist
Margaret & James Wegner
Susan & Thomas Weidner
Father Thomas Weisbecker
Lynn & David Weist
Leann & Kevin Welker
Daniel Wells
Margaret & Edward Welsh
Wenninghoff Enterprises, L.L.C.
Werner Enterprises
Leanne & Jim Whetstone
William
Margie
Jamie
If we neglected to acknowledge you here, it does not diminish our heartfelt appreciation for your support. Thank you! Please contact Toody Moffatt at toody@madonnaschool.org if you have any questions.
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Bakery
Italian
Tim Rozmajzl
&
Jim Russell
&
Curt Safranek
&
Greg
Salerno
& Rob Salerno
& Kevin Saltzman
John Sanford
& Mark Schlecht
& Vernon Schmitz
& Thomas Schroeder
& Robert Schulte
& Joe Schwaller
Jr.
& Richard Secor,
& Jerry Seier
& Jim Severin
& Bryan Slone
& Gary Smith
& Jeffery
Smith
Tobacco & Liquor
Joe’s
& Darren Snodgrass
& Thomas Sobczyk
& Paul Sobczyk
Sobczyk
Sommerer Judith Spaen John Spellecy
Curry & Douglas Spellman Colleen & Hugh Spellman
& Verl Squire
Robert Bellarmine Parish St. Wenceslaus Parish
& Andrew Stednitz
Steffen
Kathi
Joan
St.
Desiree
Angie
Don
&
Steffensmeier
Pete Walls
Brian White
& Donald Wickert
Kathleen
Ann Wieberg
and Barbara Fitzgerald Family Foundation
& Pat Williamson
& William Williamson
Kim
Mary
& Tim Wilson
& Andy Witt
& Wesley Wolfe
Wolfe Tyler Wolfe Teresa Worth Marsha & Mark Wright Susan & Tracy Wright Helen Yetter
& Jon Yetter Debbie & John Zach
& Terry Zach Arlene & Daniel Zack
& Bob Zadalis Richard Zehnacker
Katie
Jenelle
John
Tracy
Mary
Michele
Jeffrey Ziemba
Zimmerman
&
Sonya
Thank you DONORS
Below, we recognize individuals and businesses that supported our signature events with an in-kind donation between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Events that occurred in this timeframe included the Celebration Gala (August 26, 2023), Madonnapalooza (April 13, 2023), and the Madonna Golf Classic (May 8, 2023).
Aesthetic Family Dentistry
Arby’s/PANDA, Inc.
Michelle & David Arkfeld
Jennifer & David Arnold
Auction Technology Group
Nicki & Stacy Auman
Paula & Tim Bastian
Ann Marie & Trenten Bausch
Beacon Hills Restaurant
Beau Joyau
Bellevue Berry Farm
Beyond The Vine
Katie & Clete Blakeman
Susan & Jeff Blumel
Braces Omaha
Braddock Finnegan Dermatology, P.C.
Tenycia Shepherd & John Brannen
Jill & Mike Bydalek
Laurie & Dan Caldwell
Champions Run
Clearview Pet Care Centre
Amy Coacher
Carol Coniglio
Sue & Dennis Connolly
Mary & Pat Connolly
Johanne Couture
Craft Axe Throwing
Creighton Preparatory School
Crescent Moon
Culver’s
Jean & Doug Dahl
Dark Horse Salon & Spa
Mary & Thomas Dobleman
Dog Gone Problems
Laura & Jay Doll
Dormie Network
Duchesne Academy of Sacred Heart
CK Duryea
Debbie & Michael Eglseder
Maureen & George Emodi
Terri & Matt Fangman
Farmhouse Cafe
Field Club of Omaha
Figure By Faith
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Four Sisters Boutique
Sheila Garvey
Mary Rae & Armand Gibbons
Ania & Gregory Gilgenast
Gloss Salon
Mary & Dan Gordon
Greek Islands Restaurant
Lisa & Steve Gulseth
Ashley Gustafson
Cyd & Tim Hall
Rachel & Michael Halonen
Gloria Harvey
Hector’s Mexican Restaurant
Carol Henn
Carol & John Higgins
Janie & Harry Hoch, Jr.
Megan & Michael Hoch
Immaculate Conception Church
Jackie & Lonnie Janecek
Kristine & Michael Jarecki
Julie & Todd Jaroch
Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear
Colleen & Chris Johnson
Johnson Brothers
Joslyn Castle
Kimberly & Mark Keating
Frank & Lorraine Keatley
Amy & Wayne Knight
Ann & Chris Kozol
Denise & Phillip Kreski
Lisa & Matthew Krumwiede
Melissa & Tyler Laflin
Brenda & David Langenberg
Olivia Langenberg
Theresa & Mark Laughlin
Lauritzen Gardens
Suzie & Michael Lawler
Karen & Brad Lemkau
Mischele Lindley
Amelis & Ryan Long
Lisa & Joel Long
Jill Lovgren
Jane & Tata Machado
Catherine & Jeff Mahoney
Mama’s Pizza
Nancy & Russ Mandel
Mangia Italiana
Mantra Bar & Grille
Marian High School
Katie & Dale Martin
Mary Drake Designs
Ann & Timothy Mausbach
Tara & Brian McGuire
Mercy High School
Toody & Kody Moffatt
Judy & Richard Mori
Mount Michael Benedictine
Kim & John Neppl
Mary Neppl
Notre Dame Sisters
Omaha Children’s Museum
Omaha Community Playhouse
Omaha Marriott Downtown
Omaha Performing Arts
Omaha Storm Chasers
Omaha Symphony
Opera Omaha
Oriental Trading Company
Mary Kay & Fred Otterberg
Papio Fun Park
Pawfect Choice Grooming
Teresa & Paul Pfister
Harrison Phillips
Father John Pietramale
Wendy & Michael Prosser
Kelley & Ed Prosser
Christine & Brian Reilly
Republic National Omaha
Beth & Hector Rivera
Robyn Roberts
Rocket Car Wash
Roncalli Catholic High School
Molly & Chris Roth
Dede & Rob Salerno
Maria & Jeffrey Sauvageau
Julie & Michael Sharp
Susie & Brian Shoemaker
Mardra & Quinn Sikora
Skutt Catholic High School
Mary & Greg Smith
Janet & Thomas Sobczyk
Kimberly & Paul Sobczyk
Sonja & Charles Sprague
Stokin’ Goat
Julie & Michael Swartz
Swimtastic Swim School
Ted & Wally’s Ice Cream
Templeton Rye Distillery
The Durham Museum
The Rose Theater
Christine & Tin Tran
Jaimee Trobough
UNO Athletics
Upstream Brewery
Connie & Daniel Vacek
Karen & Greg Van Dyke
Frances Ward
Joy & Fred Witecy
Marsha & Mark Wright
Lisa & Tim Wright
Yard deSigns
Tracy & Jon Yetter
Michele & Bob Zadalis
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MADONNA + SIENA-FRANCIS HOUSE
A Win-Win Partnership
In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when crisis and confusion reigned, a strong partnership to serve the homeless was born between Madonna School & Community-Based Services and the Siena Francis House, an organization that empowers those experiencing homelessness to navigate their path to housing.
Uncertain of the impact the pandemic would have on mission-critical hourly staff and volunteers, Madonna President, Jon Burt, and Siena Francis House Executive Director, Linda Twomey, struck up a conversation about potentially leveraging and sharing resources.
Thankfully, both Madonna and Siena Francis were able to keep their staff engaged and employed. However, health guidelines forced Siena Francis to keep it’s incredible volunteer base on the bench, threatening critical services to the homeless of Omaha, including providing daily sack lunches.
Enter Madonna’s Transition program. Transition, a career and life skills training program for young adults ages 18-21, is centered on community outings and volunteer opportunities, which were also off the table during the pandemic. Darian Stout, Director of Madonna’s Transition program, knew he needed to somehow fill this gap for his students.
One of the Transition program returning students in 2020-2021 was Jenna Twomey, Linda’s daughter. After a quick conversation with Madonna, the idea was hatched for Madonna students to step in for Siena Francis volunteers to prepare sack lunches for the homeless. Food supplies would be delivered to Madonna, where students would
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faithfully prepare hundreds of lunches daily, and Siena Francis would then deliver the lunches to our brothers and sisters in need.
Lunch preparation for Siena Francis has expanded beyond Madonna’s Transition classroom with Secondary students and Adult Services clients also lending their helping hands. To date, Madonna students and adult clients have prepared over 40,000 lunches for the homeless since the partnership launched in September 2020!
Through this partnership, Madonna students and clients are developing job skills, working as members of a team, and learning to be responsible to a project manager, all while giving back to their community. Darian added, “The students find great accomplishment from both the process of making and packaging lunches, as well as knowing that they are lending a helping hand to those in need.”
Critical to this partnership has been the work of longtime and beloved Siena Francis House employee, T-Byrd, who has coordinated the transportation of supplies and collection of assembled lunches since day one. T-Byrd and the white Siena Francis van have become a friendly, familiar sight on the Madonna campus! T-Byrd commented, “It’s an important and needed service as many of our guests rely on the sack lunches. I enjoy making my rounds to Madonna—the best part is seeing the students, they really lift me up every time!”
Madonna + Siena Francis House is a powerful partnership and a great example of the positive impact Madonna students and clients are having on our Omaha community. Madonna thanks Linda, T-Byrd, and the entire Siena Francis team for providing this incredible opportunity for our students and clients to volunteer in service to those in need.
Left: Adult Services clients assemble lunches. Right: Students and Adult Services clients enjoy spending time together while they sort through donated food items including bread, chips, cookies, and lunch meat. Last but not least, we love to see our good friend T-Byrd from Siena Francis House when he stops by to pick everything up!
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Each year, Madonna School & Community-Based Services receives gifts to memorialize or honor a loved one. These gifts are meaningful to Madonna as they show the regard the donor has for our important work with youth and adults with disabilities. We are humbled by the confidence that is placed in us to continue our ministry. Below is a list of those for whom gifts were received between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
MEMORIALS
Kay Acquazzino
Mary Battaglia
Marilyn Bauer
Doris & Bert Brockhouse
Kathleen & Ed Connolly
Julie Brannen Costello
Rodney Eickhoff
Bill Flynn
Joseph Gollobit
Michaela Harper
Roger Higgins
Rosemary Holeman
Joseph Jareske
Catarina Malara
Ursula Obrist
J. Michael Parks
Sister Mary Evangeline
Randolph, RSM
J. Emmet Root
Elaine Rossi
Edith Schop
Holly Ann Schreiner
Olga & Jack Trembath
John Wieberg
HONORARIUMS
Leland Bauer
Andrea Eischen & Isaac
Schwartzenberger
Ania & Greg Gilgenast
Diane Hancock
Lewis Hasebroock
Terri & Mark Laughlin
Kendall Lemkau
Madonna Staff
Toody Moffatt
Chris Miller
Mary Clare O’Malley
Fr. John Pietramale
Kim Sobczyk
Randy Stout
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The Evangeline Society is a society honoring the work of our Foundress, Sr. Mary Evangeline Randolph, RSM. It is composed of individuals and couples who have made provisions for Madonna School & Community-Based Services in their estate or who have given a legacy gift in their lifetime. Remembering Madonna in estate plans assures that our Christian mission of affirming the worth, dignity, and independence of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will continue long into the future.
EVANGELINE SOCIETY MEMBERS
Helen Boland
Michael Brewster
Msgr. Charles Brodersen
Irma & Clayton Byam
Diane & Larry Cochran
Stephen Dwyer
Adelaide Erftmier
Salvador Gonzalez
Michael Hall
Kathleen & Brent Hodgen
Barbara Horacek
Karen Ihrig
William Johnston
Richard Kane
Frank Kean
James Kineen
Nadine Lohmann-Hand
Theresa McCaslin
Julie & Dennis Minton
Helen Clare & Joseph Murphy
Ginger & Dennis O’Neal
Mary Kay & Fred Otterberg
LuAnn Paskach
Dorothy Podliska
Pearl Scholer
Sharon & Richard Secor, Jr.
Marlan Simpson
Sisters of Mercy
Rev. John Starostka
James P. Williams
Thank
you
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Please let us know if you have included Madonna in your estate plan or if you would like further information on becoming a member of The Evangeline Society. Contact Toody Moffatt, Director of Advancement, at toody@madonnaschool.org. EVANGELINE SOCIETY LEGACY DONORS
Marilyn & Leland Bauer
6402 NORTH 71 PLAZA
OMAHA, NE 68104
(402) 556-1883
MADONNASCHOOL.ORG
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Founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline Randolph, RSM, as an elementary school for children with developmental delays, Madonna School & Community-Based Services now serves people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism.
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